Coin Alchemy, founder
Since graduating with a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance in 2019, Kagiso worked at Ernst & Young for 3 years before setting up his own business, Coin Alchemy.
As the founder of this educational platform, he helps individuals navigate the intricate world of cryptocurrency markets. Kagiso also recently completed a master’s degree in finance from the University of Cambridge.
How do you feel your degree course prepared you for your current job?
I studied Accounting and Finance and what I learned in the financial reporting modules is what I use on a daily basis. My degree also gave me a big list of exemptions for my ACA exams.
The course was structured with the ICAEW exams therefore I feel like it has given me a big advantage because I understood the subject matter in a lot more detail.
Why did you choose the University of Liverpool?
The red brick status as well as the exemptions being offered were very appealing. I had never been to Liverpool prior to going there for university but it looked like a beautiful place to explore.
Three years later it is still one of my favourite citiess in England.
What was the most rewarding thing about your course, what did you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed being able to meet and become friends with people from different parts of the world, and I also enjoyed the teaching quality. We had good lecturers and good after-lecture support to help us in understanding the work.
Being exposed to both Accounting and Finance was beneficial as it helped me realise where my interests were.
What are your future career goals?
I eventually want to go and work in Investment Management and then start and build my own hedge fund back home in South Africa.